How Occupational Therapy can help Children?
It is considered normal for children to face difficulties performing daily activities at home or school while growing up. However, if these difficulties are stunting their growth or blocking their development, then it becomes a matter of grave concern and this is where an Occupational Therapist (OT) steps in. As we all know, Occupational Therapy […]
Physical therapy for knee and hip pain
What is the connection between hip and knee pain? According to research & studies, around 60% of people who experience hip pain also experience knee pain. There are several reasons for this connection. The muscles and ligaments that support the hip and knee are very similar. If one of these muscles or ligaments is injured, […]
Back Pain Can Be Limiting – Could Yours be from a Herniated Disc?
Whether you experience the occasional ache in your back, or you deal with recurring chronic back pain, it can make completing everyday tasks extremely difficult. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether your back pain was a sign of a more serious condition? Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a […]
Hip Pain When Squatting
Do you experience hip pain when squatting? Well, it turns out, you are not alone! The hip is one of the most common areas of pain in individuals who exercise. The pain is like a deep “pinch” in the front or back of the hip, which occurs at the bottom of the squat called as […]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) condition, also the second most common condition affecting your bones & muscles. Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men. It’s symptoms are pain in the muscles and joint pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by sleep, fatigue, memory & mood issues. It is to […]
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s disease is a rare, hereditary condition in which your brain’s nerve cells progressively break down. These impacts on a person’s functional abilities, physical movements, emotions, and cognitive abilities. There is no cure, but there are ways to manage with this disease and its symptoms. Symptoms There are two types of Huntington’s disease: adult onset […]
Respiratory Issues – solve with physical therapy
Rehabilitating patients with decreased ability to breathe and function is often a neglected area of healthcare, yet it is one of the most rewarding aspects of physical therapy. Physical therapy is concerned with maintaining, developing & restoring an individual’s maximum movement & functional ability. Respiratory physical therapy is aimed at educating and training patients with […]
Limited Range of Motion
Limited or reduced range of motion is a limitation of movement at a joint. It is a term meaning that a joint or body part cannot move through its normal range of motion. The movement may become stiff or painful because of a problem within the joint, swelling of tissue around the joint. Pain or stiffness may restrict […]
ASTYM – Helping Post-Mastectomy
The term Astym may be new to you. Astym therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order to promote healing. Astym is a form of therapy that helps regenerate healthy soft tissue like muscles and tendons. Through the process of Astym therapy, it reduces scar, degeneration and fibrosis tissues that could be causing […]
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
What is post-intensive care syndrome and what does Physical Therapy have to do with it? When you think about someone going into intensive care, you probably picture someone who’s very ill and likely fighting for their survival. They may be on a ventilator or other equipment that’s keeping them alive. When you’re in that situation, […]